Monthly Archives: March 2022

Apartment-style Residence Halls at Holy Cross Receive Approval from City of Worcester

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Construction on two new buildings at the College of the Holy Cross that would house nearly 150 students could begin as soon as this summer. Students could start living in the apartment-style units with full kitchens as early as the … Continue reading →

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WATCH: Holy Cross Faculty Discuss the Living Legacy of Global Health Champion Paul Farmer

Posted on March 24, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Ten years ago, global health champion Dr. Paul Farmer was an honorary degree recipient and commencement speaker at Holy Cross, telling graduates, “…the miracle of human solidarity… when linked to both meaningful action and compassion, is something all of us, … Continue reading →

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Cultural Competence is Key to Supporting the Mental Health of LGBTQIA+ Students, Says Holy Cross Psychologist

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

Research shows that LGBTQIA+ college students face sizable mental health challenges compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers and that therapists are required to have ample cultural competence to better meet their needs. Kelsey Moran, Psy.D., staff psychologist and coordinator … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Again a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Michael Bonner

The College of the Holy Cross, once again, ranks as one of the premier institutions in the country when it comes to producing Fulbright students.

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Will the End of the MLB Lockout Change the Future of Baseball? Holy Cross Sports Economist Weighs In

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

On the heels of the news that Major League Baseball has reached a five-year agreement with its players — ending the second-longest labor disruption in the organization’s history — questions now arise on whether or not the new collective bargaining … Continue reading →

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Two Years Into the Pandemic, We’re Suffering From “Narrative Fatigue,” Says Holy Cross Psychology Professor

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

By all accounts, the pandemic has been exhausting to live through for the past two years, with some experts attributing this to the fact that it has defied our natural impulse to turn reality into a coherent story. Mark Freeman, … Continue reading →

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Annual Giving Day Sets New Records, Reaffirms the Power of Purple

Posted on March 8, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

On February 25, despite a campus shutdown due to inclement weather, the College once again broke records on its annual Giving Day. A total of 5,361 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends donated a record $1,496,650 on the College’s … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Exhibit Works by Contemporary Photographers Rethinking Their Medium From the Collection of Mark D. Nevins ‘86

Posted on March 4, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery will present the work of 22 contemporary photographers who are exploring the medium and technologies of photography in a diversity of ways in the exhibition “In Process: Contemporary Photographers Rethinking Their Medium … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Establish Emergency and Opportunity Funds Through Landmark $11 Million Gift

Posted on March 3, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Longtime Holy Cross supporters Elizabeth “Liz” and Robert J. “Bob” McKay ’55 are donating $11 million to the College — including one of the largest estate bequest commitments in its history — to support financial aid-endowed scholarships, emergency funding for … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Writer and Physician Abraham Verghese to Deliver 2022 Holy Cross Commencement Address

Posted on March 2, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Acclaimed writer and physician Abraham Verghese will address this year’s graduates during the College of the Holy Cross Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the DCU Center in Worcester. This year’s commencement marks the College’s 176th … Continue reading →

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The Perception War in Russia Is Key to the Outcome of the Ukraine Invasion, Says Professor and Russia Expert

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

With all eyes on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, particular attention is falling on the generational struggle breaking out across Russia, as younger generations are turning to social media to express their shock and shame at the war. In a recent … Continue reading →

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WATCH: Holy Cross Faculty Experts Discuss Russia’s Attack on Ukraine

Posted on March 1, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

As the world watches and reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a panel of Holy Cross professors and Russia experts discussed why it happened and where it leaves us now. After opening remarks, the panelists answered questions from the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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